GLADIATOR COMBAT: MURMILLO  -vs-  HOPLOMACHUS (Ancient Roman Gladiator Combat)

Ancient Roman Gladiator combat featuring the modern day gladiators of Ludus Picenus.
Filmed at Ocriculum 16 AD event, 2019

MURMILLO vs HOPLOMACHUS

Meet the 2 Gladiators in this challenge:

Gladiator Class: MURMILLO
Gladiators' Names: OLYMPUS

MAIN WEAPONS: Scutum (shield), Gladius (sword)
ARMOR: Helmet, Manicae on Left Arm, Bronze Ocrae on Right Leg, Leather Protection on Left Leg
TYPE OF COMBAT: Close contact combat with an approach like a "Testudo" (Turtle). The tower shield gives Murmillo and edge in defense and keeps his gladius from opponent's view. When in close rage, Murmillo uses his gladius to thrust at his opponent.

Gladiator Class: HOPLOMACHUS
Gladiator Name: VOLCOS

MAIN WEAPONS: Parmula (shield), Hasta (spear), Sica (knife)
ARMOR: Helmet, Manicae on Right Arm, Bronze Ocrae on both legs, Long Padded Protection on both legs
TYPE OF COMBAT: Fighting style that represents Greek and Illyrian warriors, the Hoplite. Open the guard of opponent with the spear, then aim for a final blow with his knife. Exhaust opponent with continuous attacks them aim for opponent's shoulder that carries the shield. Loss of arm carrying the shield is a technical KO.